Jeffrey C. Chapman, 52

CASCO — Jeffrey Charles Chapman, 52, passed away unexpectedly from cardiac arrest on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013.

He was born Oct. 3, 1961, at a stoplight in Westbrook, to Hazel (Gilman) Chapman and Robert E. Chapman Sr.

Jeff attended Fryeburg and Lake Region schools, graduating from Lake Region High School in 1979. While in high school, he worked at Burnham Bros. Upon graduation, he worked full-time at Burnham Bros. When Burnham Bros. closed, Jeff went to P&K Sand & Gravel, where he was employed for the last 23 years as a heavy equipment operator and snowplow driver. He was well-known for being a perfectionist in his excavator and plow truck.

He married Hope Morton on Aug. 1, 1982, and they lived in Casco for the past 30 years.

Jeff is survived by his wife Hope; daughter Heather and son-in-law Dana Rogers, and granddaughter Amy Rogers. He is also survived by his father Robert E. Chapman Sr. of Naples; brother Robert and wife Tammy of Casco; sister Jeannie Chute and husband Brad of Casco; and sister Debra Williams and husband Monty of Naples; uncle Steve Gilman of Millinocket; uncle Gene Gilman and wife Lynda of Naples; aunt Mary Flint and husband Wayne of Portage; and aunt Rosalie May of Panasoffkee, Fla.; aunt Marlene McConkey and husband Richard of Naples; uncle Delvin Merrill of Naples; and uncle Andy Flagg Jr. and wife Pauline of Bolsters Mills; along with numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be at Hall's Funeral Home on Thursday, Nov. 7th from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Nov. 8th at 11:00 a.m., followed by a gathering at the American Legion, Route 11, Naples.

In lieu of flowers, donations made be made in Jeff's name to Harvest Hills Animal Shelter, 1389 Bridgton Road, Fryeburg, ME 04037.